B.A. in Global Studies

Internships in Global Studies
Finding an appropriate internship is a responsibility of all Global Studies students. However, this can be a daunting task. Here are some guidelines and possibilities. Internships with clear global/international connections are required of all Global Studies students. Global Studies advisors and Career Services can assist students with internship hunting, but students are responsible for obtaining an internship. Students may not use their current jobs, unless they are involved in a special project directly relevant to Global Studies. Internships must be arranged with a Global Studies advisor in advance and appropriate preparatory meetings are required in all cases. Doing an internship and then trying to get credit for it is not possible. Do not be afraid to look for an internship with a company or agency you are interested in working for once you finish your undergraduate studies.

Qualifications
Junior or Senior standing, with at least two completed 400-level Global Studies courses and a minimum of 2 years at Berks Campus is required. Approval by a Global Studies coordinator is required for all internships. The most appropriate Global Studies advisor or faculty member will be appointed to supervise each intern. Begin in advance researching internships in which you may be interested. This is not a last minute project.

Hours and Credits
Internships may range from 150 hours earning three credits, to 450 hours for nine credits. Time requirements can be altered by Global Studies coordinators in cases where travel over exceptional distances is required and/or agencies specify set periods for internships. Students may take INTST 495 more than once, but not for more than a total of 9 credits. Internships abroad do not fulfill the Study Abroad requirement.

Documentation of the Internship Experience
All interns will be expected to meet/correspond with their advisors to report on the progress of their internships and draft final presentations. Students and their employers need to fill out the forms available on the Career Services web page. All interns are required to make a final presentation of their experience and submit a journal/report of that experience or, if required by their employer, a research paper. Those taking internships for 9 credits may be required to do final presentations, journals/reports and research papers (depending on employer requirements). At least one report (final report) will be expected from an intern’s supervisor. Interns should anticipate an evaluation period of two weeks after their and their employer's reports are submitted. Those doing internships that end in the Second Summer Session may not be able to graduate at the end of the Summer.

When applying, all students should consult one of our program coordinators - Dr. Randall Fegley raf8@psu.edu or Dr. Kirk Shaffer krs14@psu.edu .

Internship Web Sites

In the listing of internships below, click on the organization’s name or alternative link(s) to find out more. In some cases, you will need to find the page that specifically deals with internships. They can be found under “internships” or under headings such as “jobs,” “volunteer positions,” “careers” or “employment.” In many cases, volunteer positions can be used as internships. The descriptions below include the following abbreviations:

GOV = governmental

NGO = non-governmental (typically non-profit)

UNI = university/academic

AGY = private agency

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Adopt A Minefield
NGO - campaigns against the use of landmines and for de-mining and mine education.

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